see text Grasswrens (Amytornis) are a genus of birds in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae.

Amytornis is the only genus classified within the subfamily Amytornithinae, and form a separate clade to the related fairy-wrens and emu-wrens within the family Maluridae.

The genus contains 14 species, many of which are poorly known due to their secretive nature and remote and inaccessible habitat.

They generally have long tails and legs and short wings and are adapted for life foraging on the ground.

The bill is typically shorter and narrower than the fairy-wrens and emu-wrens, which reflects the larger part that seeds play in their diet.